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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Clermont-Ferrand

Col de la Croix Morand – Château de Murol loop from Parent - Coudes - Champeix

Road cycling routes

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Clermont-Ferrand

Col de la Croix Morand – Château de Murol loop from Parent - Coudes - Champeix

Hard

5.0

(2)

54

riders

Col de la Croix Morand – Château de Murol loop from Parent - Coudes - Champeix

04:49

91.7km

1,700m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

32.8 km

Bressouleille viewpoint

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One of the panoramic views offered by the Col de la Croix Morand

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2

37.2 km

Croix Morand Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Unmissable between Mont-Dore and Chambon-sur-lac, to combine with the Col de la Croix Saint-Robert

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3

37.2 km

Col de la Croix Morand

Highlight • Mountain Pass

At the top of the pass a small café invites you to refresh yourself.

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4

38.7 km

Viewpoint on La Tache farm

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You can stop there to admire this point of view, even if it is in the middle of the Col de la Croix Morand

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5

44.6 km

Le Mont-Dore

Highlight • Settlement

Le Mont Dore is a small town located in the Auvergne region. This is the Dordogne valley and several kilometers further down the valley from the resort of Sancy.

It has also been a renowned spa resort since the 19th century. Its mineral-rich waters are used for medical and wellness treatments.

This city is also home to interesting historical buildings, such as the Saint-Michel church and the casino.

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46.0 km

Route du col de la Croix Saint-Robert

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

The Col de la Croix Saint-Robert from Le Mont Dore is 6.3 kilometers long with a total drop of 381 meters. The average gradient is 6.05% with maximum gradients of 10.3%. An unmissable pass in the region!

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51.9 km

Col de la Croix Saint-Robert

Mountain Pass

8

52.0 km

Nice climb with a lot of views over the landscape

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Magnificent scenery on quiet roads. A must-do!

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59.0 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

10

65.8 km

Château de Murol

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View of the superb castle of Murol. Exceptional setting.

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91.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

90.1 km

1.20 km

321 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

91.4 km

264 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (350 m)

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